What returned students say

• Stay positive, always smile. Be friendly and sociable.
• Remember that other people might see things differently.
• Remember what you’re there for.
• Make the most of every day. The time passes quickly.
• Keep an open mind, always.
• Don’t give up.
• Try everything, even if it doesn’t look promising.
• Face your problems as they come.
• When you’re down, you’ll come up again.
• Learn as much of the language as you can before you leave NZ.
• Don’t be embarrassed at making mistakes. Laugh and move on.

All of these people had successful exchanges and most formed lasting bonds with their host families and friends.

• Read returning students unedited words